For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,843 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA.
The top ranked public schools in South Montebello are Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Bell Gardens Intermediate and Bell Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6139 Loveland St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 773-1804
Grades: K-5
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5841 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1319
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Bell Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Quinn St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1223
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7425 South Garfield Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1915
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Gardens High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-5151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #66.
Suva Intermediate
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6660 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-2679
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #77.
Suva Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6740 East Suva St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(562) 927-1827
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens, CA include Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School, Bell Gardens Intermediate and Bell Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Bell Gardens public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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